Montanus ( /mɒnˈteɪnəs/; Greek: Μοντανός) was the second century founder of Montanism and a self-proclaimed prophet. Montanus emphasized the work of the Holy Spirit, in a manner which set him apart from the Great Church. [1] [2]
Little is known about the life of Montanus. [3] Montanus used to be a pagan priest, but converted into Christianity. [1] Montanus began his prophesying in a village called Ardabau, Phrygia. Montanus started prophesying circa 157–172, but Church Fathers give differing dates. [4] Montanus was assisted by two women, Prisca and Maximilla, who also claimed to have prophecies. [1] [2]
The teachings of Montanism include: [1]
The influence of Montanus and Marcion helped to spur the early church to begin the process of developing the New Testament canon. [7] Montanus was heavily attacked by other early church theologians and seen as a heretic. [6] However, Tertullian is often said to have adopted Montanism. [3]
Montanus ( /mɒnˈteɪnəs/; Greek: Μοντανός) was the second century founder of Montanism and a self-proclaimed prophet. Montanus emphasized the work of the Holy Spirit, in a manner which set him apart from the Great Church. [1] [2]
Little is known about the life of Montanus. [3] Montanus used to be a pagan priest, but converted into Christianity. [1] Montanus began his prophesying in a village called Ardabau, Phrygia. Montanus started prophesying circa 157–172, but Church Fathers give differing dates. [4] Montanus was assisted by two women, Prisca and Maximilla, who also claimed to have prophecies. [1] [2]
The teachings of Montanism include: [1]
The influence of Montanus and Marcion helped to spur the early church to begin the process of developing the New Testament canon. [7] Montanus was heavily attacked by other early church theologians and seen as a heretic. [6] However, Tertullian is often said to have adopted Montanism. [3]